Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $38.79 | 3.240% | $40.0468 | $40.05 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $24.85 | 9.154% | $27.1248 | $27.12 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
Purchase #3 | $154.47 | 5.305% | $162.6646 | $162.66 | $162.65 | $162.70 |
Purchase #4 | $238.44 | 3.721% | $247.3124 | $247.31 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
Purchase #5 | $177.32 | 4.107% | $184.6025 | $184.60 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
Purchase #6 | $118.92 | 6.287% | $126.3965 | $126.40 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
Purchase #7 | $196.48 | 10.802% | $217.7038 | $217.70 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $949.27 | $1,005.8514 | $1,005.84 | $1,005.80 | $1,005.80 |